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This proposed Kispert trade would be a big mistake for the Wizards

By Cem Yolbulan

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 09: Corey Kispert #24 of the Washington Wizards reacts on the sidelines during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on April 9, 2023 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 09: Corey Kispert #24 of the Washington Wizards reacts on the sidelines during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on April 9, 2023 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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The trade season is almost upon us. A day doesn’t go by without a new fake trade scenario involving the Washington Wizards.

The latest trade idea came as a courtesy of Greg Swartz of the Bleacher Report. The scenario involves a deal between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards:

While the Cavs fill their gaping hole in the small forward position with sharpshooting Kispert, the Wiz accelerate their rebuild by adding four second-round picks to their asset drawer. Yet, whether this is a good enough return for Washington is a big question mark.

Since Cleveland doesn’t have any first-round picks to offer Washington, this concoction is the only possible way for this deal to go through. The Wizards could ask them to include Cedi Osman, Ricky Rubio, or Dean Wade in the deal, but none of those names are super attractive to the Wizards.

The main obstacle in front of this trade is the fact that the Wizards don’t really have a reason to trade Kispert right now. Kispert is a valuable wing with a versatile jump shot who is only entering his third year in the league. Plus, he is on a very team-friendly contract with team options of less than $10 million combined for the next two seasons.

The Wizards certainly need to make every player open to trades. There shouldn’t be any untouchable players on this current roster. It behooves Washington to explore every possible trade during the rebuild if it’s a good value proposition.

This one is simply not a good enough return for Kispert. Kispert could be very useful during the rebuilding process with his shooting and off-ball movement, providing spacing for young players to develop. Unless there is first-round value for him in a potential trade, the Wizards should keep him.

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